To be considered a trade or business for the qualified business income deduction, all of these must be true:Your participation in the rental activity must be regular, continuous, and substantial.You conduct the rental activity with the expectation that you'll make a profit.The rental activity is conducted in the United States or Puerto Rico.Rental activities that are considered trades or businesses include:A real estate professional who materially participates in the activityA rental to a commonly owned trade or businessRental activities that aren't considered trades or businesses include:Rentals for less than fair market value (FMV)A lease agreement in which the tenant pays for real estate taxes, insurance, and maintenanceA vacation home that's rented out and also used as a personal home

Not a CPA or tax professional.I’ve never audited every single line item of my S-Corp tax returns for over 18 years, and I’m truly curious why it really matters in one years instance, what corporate account was used to conduct business, as long as the financial information is accurate and correctly reported from said dedicated business account.This should be a separate issue from proper and legally correct business operations, ie a checking account with correct tax ID, no outside commingling of funds with self or other business entity.

If the opportunity arises later on, treat it like any other tenant situation and conduct proper screening procedures.Best of luck to you!

By creating an appealing listing, responding to inquiries efficiently, conducting effective showings, and choosing the right tenant, you’ll minimize vacancies and maximize your rental income.

Here are some considerations and steps you can take to evaluate whether the brand new duplexes in Hickory could be a good investment:To invest in duplexes in Hickory, conduct thorough market research to understand local real estate dynamics, rental demand, vacancy rates, and projected growth.

She brought to my attention ongoing noise disturbances stemming from an improper flooring renovation conducted by the previous owner.

If the call is really for the sole purpose of conducting a survey, it is not covered.

We conduct the manual journal entries for our bookkeeping Clients each month so QBO reflects all of the transactions behind the deposits made by each PM.I understand that may be too much work for a $50-100M portfolio each month.Hopefully, the PM software companies are beginning to explore integrations with QBO but we haven't seen it yet.

As with any rental, you should conduct a walk through with the tenant and document any defects. 

It's crucial to conduct thorough due diligence, understand the local market dynamics, and be prepared for the responsibilities that come with being a landlord.